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06/12/2013 01:00:00 AM MDT

HEALTH BRIEFS

• A workshop, "Ortho-Bionomy: When Nothing Else Helps Your Pain," will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Mountain View Market Co-Op, 1300 El Paseo Road. Clients usually seek out ortho-bionomy for the gentle relief of both acute and chronic pain arising from old injuries, trauma and stress and for reconnecting body, mind and spirit. Free and open to the public. Info: 575-636-3456, ptngray@aol.com.

• Brothers for Life, the men's cancer support group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and every second Thursday of the month, at the Juniper Room at the Memorial Medical Center Annex, 2450 S. Telshor Blvd. The group provides a supportive environment to men who are battling all types of cancers. Info: 575-556-6542.

• A cancer support group meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Gila Regional Medical Center, 1313 E. 32nd St. in Silver City. Info: Jammi Sivodom, 918-606-3177 or Laura Smart, lauralsmart@comcast.net, 425-233-9082.

• The Southern New Mexico Transplant Support Group meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at MountainView Regional Medical Center, 4311 E. Lohman Ave., in the conference room at the right side at the entrance to the cafeteria. The group offers information and support to people who have lost a family member, donor family members and transplant recipients. Coffee and snacks will be available. Info: Susan, 575-496-2627.

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• Downtown Desert Yoga and Mountain View Market Kitchen present Lunchtime Yoga from noon to 1 p.m. every Friday at Downtown Desert Yoga, 126 S. Main St. Make the most out of your lunch hour with 24 minutes of yoga followed by lunch at the Kitchen. Cost is $12 or $6 for just the yoga class. Info: 575-647-9642, downtowndesertyoga.com, or the Kitchen at 575-556-9856.

• A workshop, "Desert Baby-wearers," will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mountain View Market Co-Op, 1300 El Paseo Road #M. Learn the art of baby-wearing, practice new methods, try different carriers and meet other baby-wearers. Free. They meet every third Saturday. Info: 575-312-1974 or email, leslieh1206@yahoo.com.

• Crossroads Acupuncture, 130 S. Main St., will offer $10 acupuncture treatments for counselors and social workers throughout June. Crossroads works closely with counselors in the region to make acupuncture accessible as part of mental health and addictions care, and offers this special to encourage all who spend their days helping others to also care for themselves. Appointments/info: 575-312-6569, crossroadsacupuncture.com.

• A joint replacement class is held each month on the first Friday and third Sunday at 1 p.m. in Silver City. The class is an hour-long presentation with handouts and opportunities to ask questions. The class reviews the course of the patient's hospital stay and expectations during and after joint replacement surgery. Registration is through Southwest Bone and Joint Institute, 1268 East 32nd St. in Silver City, at 575-534-1919. Info: Denice Baird, RN, 575-538-4155.

• Art of Recovery, a support group for adults who have been diagnosed with mental illness, takes place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Bridge Ministries, 2511 Chaparral St. Come enjoy games, arts and crafts and food. Info: 575-522-6404.

• A cancer care ministry will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Morningstar United Methodist Church, 2941 Morningstar Drive. Designed to be a Christian-centered education and support group, Cancer Care will be facilitated by a team with experience in dealing with cancer on multiple levels: spiritual, physical, mental and emotional. Survivors, those who are battling the disease, friends or family are invited. Info: Jackie Sledge, 915-525-2575.

• An "Evening with a Doctor" event will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and every third Tuesday, at the Mountain View Market Co-Op, 1300 El Paseo Road #M. Learn about everything you were afraid to ask about today's health issues and information. Free and open to the public. Info: kelley@anextstep.org.

• A Parkinson's support group meets 10 to 11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month in the Community Room at MountainView Regional Medical Center, 4311 E. Lohman Ave. People with Parkinson's disease, caregivers and family are welcome. Info: Jon Roberts, 702-217-0450 or jonroberts1975@yahoo.com.